Lebanese LGBT community fights to keep safe spaces Although Beirut is one of the most LGBT-friendly cities in the region, there are still some limitations that don’t allow the community to express themselves freely. Lebanon
How religious convictions influence business culture in Egypt Recent fatwas remind Egyptian Muslims that receiving interest on a savings account is permitted, but profiteering from scarce supplies is not. Culture
Israel’s first digital bank opens for business Newly authorized by the Bank of Israel, the country’s new digital bank One Zero is taking on several hundred customers each week and 75,000 more people interested in the new platform. Israel
Disney to dub new film Encanto in Egyptian Arabic after 10-year hiatus The company began dubbing its films in standard Arabic a decade ago, in a decision that was widely interpreted in political terms and which sparked strong controversy among Arabic-speaking fans. Egypt
Oman to allow foreign ownership for companies on Muscat stock exchange The move will help Oman diversify its economy away from dependency on oil. The country has recently sought investment from its neighbors in the Gulf. Oman
New consultations over Nile dam inspire optimism in Sudan Sudan is optimistic about resolving the GERD dispute with Ethiopia at a time when Addis Ababa is preparing for the third filling this summer. Egypt
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